Gear used during recording of Riot Act

Kat
Kat Posts: 4,989
edited May 2006 in Musicians and Gearheads
Reposted from Synergy - PJ Gears Up

November 12, 2002
Gear Update

Available for downloading is a PDF file of my personal Riot Act studio notes, which I kept/compiled throughout the recording of the new album. It contains general information on tunings, guitars and amps used, effects pedals, and a few other miscellaneous items about what Stone, Mike, Jeff, Ed, and sometimes Matt, used to record Riot Act. I think the fans and/or musicians who are interested in the recording process will really enjoy being able to know which specific pieces of equipment the band used to create each song, particularly as they’re listening to the new material for the first time.

Unfortunately, I cannot offer any drum-related information on Matt Cameron to the drumming fans out there. No specific notes were kept on his drum or cymbal usage during the recording. I can tell you, however, in general Matt uses Vic Firth drumsticks, Remo drum heads, Yamaha drums and hardware, Zildjian cymbals, and Keplinger snare drums.

Please keep in mind these notes were kept during the recording for my own personal reference as the band worked through the material and have had very little “fixing up”. It is what it is - relatively raw information assembled in my own somewhat cryptic logic; you’re on your own in translating this information for your own understanding. Please do not email the Rumor Pit or Pearl Jam Ten Club with questions pertaining to your understanding of this information – no technical support will be made available.

I sincerely hope you find this information interesting, and it benefits the great many dedicated Pearl Jam fans and fellow musicians in their appreciation for the music that was collectively written, created, and developed by your favorite band. Enjoy the music!

Please note: Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 or higher is required for viewing of this document – it will not display in earlier versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader To download a FREE copy of Adobe Acrobat 5.x, please use the following link:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Then see...
http://forums.pearljam.com/misc/pjgearriot2.pdf

Please enjoy...

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  • El_Kabong
    El_Kabong Posts: 4,141
    Would it be possible to have the effects used listed as well? :D
    standin above the crowd
    he had a voice that was strong and loud and
    i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
    eager to identify with
    someone above the crowd
    someone who seemed to feel the same
    someone prepared to lead the way
  • jdesko23
    jdesko23 Posts: 32
    Originally posted by El_Kabong
    Would it be possible to have the effects used listed as well? :D

    arent they at the bottom of the page???
  • El_Kabong
    El_Kabong Posts: 4,141
    Originally posted by yellowpearljam
    arent they at the bottom of the page???

    are they?? I didn't see them maybe i missed them
    standin above the crowd
    he had a voice that was strong and loud and
    i swallowed his facade cos i'm so
    eager to identify with
    someone above the crowd
    someone who seemed to feel the same
    someone prepared to lead the way
  • jdesko23
    jdesko23 Posts: 32
    Originally posted by El_Kabong
    are they?? I didn't see them maybe i missed them

    i havent looked for a while but i think they were in like a orangish box or somethin that listed them
  • LoveThemBones
    LoveThemBones Posts: 38
    This is cool! I wonder how often Mike and Stone turn on a stompbox during their songs?
    PJ + AIC = LoveThemBones
  • time2escape
    time2escape Posts: 178
    for some reason i cant view
    would they by any chance have the tuning for thumbing my way in it,
    i dont think its standard thanks
    "thiers still time to escape, youve got time to escape
    thiers still time so escape,,,,
    auuuhhheehhh yaeeahh "
  • rickp
    rickp Posts: 219
    Originally posted by Pearljunky
    Cool stuff Kat.
    Wondering if you remember what mic-preamp-compressor combination was used for Ed's voice? and
    What mixing desk was used for the mix?
    Thanks,

    Kat didn't compile the information.. George Webb did. And they don't have that info

    for some reason i cant view
    would they by any chance have the tuning for thumbing my way in it,
    i dont think its standard thanks

    they have it.. you need the absolute latest version of Adobe Acrobrat to read it.. and it's standard. what else would it be?
  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    just for the record. Pearl Jam uses Blue mic's for recording. Preamp and compressors are various I'm sure however Jeff has an Avalon compressor in his rig, I would not doubt that they use some kind of tube preamp and tube compression.

    Live they use Audix OM-5 vocal mics.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Correction: Live, they use Audix OM7 vocal mics.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    I stand corrected, OM-7's the OM-5's are older.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • Goulet
    Goulet Posts: 918
    Nilla Waffers for EVERYONE!!
  • EBowie
    EBowie Posts: 532
    I would love some definitive and accurate information on matt cameron's gear. anyone?
  • parchy
    parchy Posts: 205
    Matt's setup? No problem...

    He uses...

    1. 14 x 7 Keplinger snare
    2. 12 x 8 rack tom
    3. 13 x 9 rack tom
    4. 16 x 16 floor tom
    5. 18 x 18 floor tom
    6. 24 x 16 bass drum

    And his actual drum kit is made by Ayotte Custom Drums...


    His symbols are Zildjian

    A. 15" K HiHats
    B. 19" Z Custom Medium Crash
    C. 21" A Sweet Ride
    D. 18" Z Rock Crash
    E. 20" A Custom Ride


    And he uses Remo Heads...
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  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    I thought Matt played Yamaha drums?
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Originally posted by mccreadyisgod
    I thought Matt played Yamaha drums?


    maybe for show. I remember Matt playing Ayotte drums with Soundgarden on the down on the upside tour in 96. Always Keplinger snares.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Yeah, that snare is amazing... I got a closer look at the show here, and it really is just a beautiful piece. I wouldn't doubt he uses something a bit better for studio work, and who knows, maybe he went with Yamaha for a different sound for the PJ stuff. Ayotte kits are pretty damned nice... although I prefer DW or Orange County Percussion for high-end stuff.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Originally posted by mccreadyisgod
    Yeah, that snare is amazing... I got a closer look at the show here, and it really is just a beautiful piece. I wouldn't doubt he uses something a bit better for studio work, and who knows, maybe he went with Yamaha for a different sound for the PJ stuff. Ayotte kits are pretty damned nice... although I prefer DW or Orange County Percussion for high-end stuff.


    yeah but once you get floating wood rims to make sure of proper tuning it's all gravy. It also helps that your drum tech's last name is Keplinger. I like DW's and Orange County too but I've never played an ayotte, not that I can really play drums anyhow yet.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Floating heads are pretty sweet... my friend has a Pearl piccolo with a floating head, and it is the brightest, most articulate snare I've ever heard. It put me in the market for a piccolo pretty quick. My Sonor snare is okay, but it just doesn't have that nice, dry 'crack' that I want. I'll keep the old wood Sonor snare for a spare, but I need to get a good piccolo.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    Originally posted by mccreadyisgod
    Floating heads are pretty sweet... my friend has a Pearl piccolo with a floating head, and it is the brightest, most articulate snare I've ever heard. It put me in the market for a piccolo pretty quick. My Sonor snare is okay, but it just doesn't have that nice, dry 'crack' that I want. I'll keep the old wood Sonor snare for a spare, but I need to get a good piccolo.

    I'd love to find a mini version of a marching snare with a kevlar head. Talk about bright and articulate.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Well, yeah, but there's a reason that great drummers don't play CB Percussion kits, too.

    And I wasn't saying that any one kit was better than any other... I mean, would Bonham play an Ayotte? No. Are they still good kits? Yes. I just have my preferences... as does anybody.
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.

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